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Elan Alpine Ski Ripstick 88 Black Edition Overview

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Ski Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition

Elan Alpine Ski Ripstick 88 Black Edition Overview
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Elan Alpine Ski Ripstick 88 Black Edition Overview
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Brand Elan

Ski Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition

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  • Men
  • Winter 2027
  • Intermediate - Advanced
  • All-mountain
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Product description — Ripstick 88 Black Edition

The Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition ski is a carbon-reinforced all-mountain model designed for piste, side country and variable snow conditions, offering a stable and precise ride.

What is the intended use of the Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition ski?

With an 88 mm waist, it maintains solid edge grip on groomed runs while remaining comfortable when the snow softens. The double rocker profile provides lift in light powder and makes turn initiation easier. The traditional camber delivers rebound at the end of the turn and secure edge hold on hardpack. Its versatile turn radius allows you to alternate between short turns and longer arcs depending on the terrain.

Who is the Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition ski designed for?

This ski is aimed at intermediate to advanced skiers who are already technically confident and want to express themselves and progress across groomed slopes, side country terrain, light powder, spring snow and chopped-up conditions.

What are the strengths of the Elan Ripstick 88 Black Edition ski?

Edge grip

Stability

Power and responsiveness

Does the Ripstick 88 Black Edition hold well on hard snow?

Yes. The traditional camber, Amphibio profile and SST sidewalls maintain excellent ski–snow contact for clean carving on firm conditions.

How does it perform in light powder?

The double rocker helps the tips rise above the snow and makes the ski easier to pivot when the layer of powder is moderate.

Is it stable at higher speeds?

Yes. The Carbon Deck, Quadrod and C-Ply Carbon reinforcements stiffen the ski and reduce unwanted vibrations underfoot.

Does it handle chopped or uneven snow well?

Yes. The Tubelite Woodcore combined with flax fibres absorbs part of the vibrations when the snow becomes rough or irregular.

Can you vary turn shapes with this model?

Yes. Its versatile sidecut allows you to link short turns and then extend into longer arcs.

Detailed specifications

Ski category

All-mountain

Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Advandced Program

  • Ease of use

  • Freestyle

  • Powder

  • Piste

Camber

Traditional camber + tip & tail rocker

Traditional camber + tip & tail rocker

Technical data Ski Ripstick 88 Black Edition

  • Shape

    Directional (front tip)

  • Level

    Intermediate - Advanced

  • Reference nr

    H27ELANSKI586931

  • Technologies

    Amphibio Profile
    Tubelite Woodcore
    Carbon rods
    Chants SST
    Carbon
    Fibres de lin

Tips and advice

How to choose the length of your skis?

After using our calculator, you can explore further with our guides (depending on your skiing style):

And to see the method in action, here’s our video tutorial (example focused on piste / all-mountain skiing, with useful benchmarks whatever your style).

How to choose the size of your piste and all-mountain skis?

At glisshop.co.uk, you’ll find one of the most comprehensive ski selections available online. To choose the right pair, start with three simple criteria: your ability level, your preferred terrain (piste, all-mountain, freeride, freestyle, touring), and your budget.

To refine your selection, several options are available:

  1. The advanced search tool: located at the top of each category page, it allows you to filter by brand, skill level, discipline, and more. By combining these filters, you can quickly narrow down the range and easily find the models best suited to your skiing style.

  2. Contact us on 020 3129 3301: a pair of skis is a technical piece of equipment. Before placing your order, it’s best to make sure the model truly meets your expectations. Our team is here to advise you.

To go further and understand the differences between ski types, take a look at our comprehensive guide 'Which skis to choose?'.

During the process or your order, we'll ask you to complete a form about the mounting of your bindings. With these details, we will be able to mount the bindings with the correct settings. The release value of the bindings is set by a professional skiman, and according to the norm AFNOR FD S 52-748.

If you don't have your own ski boots when you order, the bindings will be pre-mounted. The final settings can be done :

- by a shop if you are renting your ski boots

- by our skiman : you can call us for any technical questions. Our skiman will do the final settings for you. Telephone : 020 3129 3301

All skis you purchase on our website are factory-waxed and tuned. This means they are ready to hit the slopes. However, gear tends to wear and in order to keep it in its best shape, you need to maintain base and edges on a regular basis.

Maintaining your skis is essential for a smooth glide and a solit grip. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending on how often you use your skis, or on how damaged they are. We recommend you to wax them every 10 riding days and at the end of the season. Edges need to be tuned up to 2 times per season if you want to keep a good edge control. However, don't overdo it. Tuning is basically scraping off material. If you do it too often, the edges will vanish after some time.

When your base is damaged and shows shallow scratches or rock gouge, it is possible to repair it.

You can get these repairs done by professional ski shop, or if the gouge is only superficial you may repair it yourself. To do so, you will need special tools and materials such as wax, Ptex for repairing bases, edge sharpeners, etc. You can find them on our website.

All products benefit from a manufacturer guarantee, as long as the damage is caused by a manufacturing defect (may it be hidden or obvious).

Usually, the manufacturer guarantee lasts two years.

Only the manufacturer is able to decide if there has been a 'manufacturing defect' or a 'misuse'. Glisshop is only an intermediary between you and the manufacturer.

The manufacturer's guarantee will not apply if the problem comes from a misuse.

Setting the release value of your bindings is a major safety issue.

In order to fully function and ensure safety, your bindings need to be set according to the Afnor FD S 52-748 standard. We wrote down a guide to help you find out the release value matching your needs.

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When buying a pair of skis, you will have to complete a form asking for your measurements. Please complete it with the most accurate information: it will allow our technicians to adjust precisely your bindings and lower down the risk of injury.

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